Having a fireplace in the center of the room is always desirable for uniform heating in the room. What could be better than watching a television in front of the fireplace? But placing a television in such a heated environment requires great care. Be sure to check on a few basics before mounting your Plasma TV over a fireplace wall. Here are some guidelines on hang a Plasma TV over a fireplace.
Instructions
1. Check that the space behind the mounting area is hollow. The wiring to be done for installation will require this space.
2. Use a thermometer to record the maximum temperature of the mounting wall while there is a lit fire in the fireplace. It should not exceed 90 degrees F.
3. Use cement anchors when mounting a Plasma TV over a brick fireplace. Cement is a poorer conductor of heat compared to bricks.
4. Tilt the television by 15 to 25 degrees from the vertical wall, as you will need to mount it at greater height to avoid heat damage to the Plasma TV.
5. Adjust the tilt to allow proper viewing. Use the "Tilt-Mount" feature to get just the right viewing angle.
6. Verify that you have a plug point nearby to avoid long exposed cables running along the walls.
7. Unless you are experienced, call a qualified person to carry out this installation work properly.
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